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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by DrammBA on Monday January 05, 2026 @10:55PM (#46508554)
> completely free, and there is no advertising or hidden gotchas

I don't understand why not release the source if the app is completely free, what are you trying to protect?

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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by xarope on Monday January 05, 2026 @11:02PM (#46508612)
Putting on my CISO hat, if they release the source, someone else could then create an app, but this time maliciously with said exfiltration of information, and publish it on play with paid ad time.
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Re:Show HN: DoNotNotify – log and intelligently block notifi... by upcoming-sesame on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @02:09AM (#46509537)
they probably just wanna keep the option to monetize it in the future open
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